I have submitted my first chapter to my crit group. What I noticed is that it doesn't jump right into any action, but personally I don't want it too. I think at the length it is I have more time for things to unfold. Dreamer's Sea is more of a single title kind of story. A lot of the stories I read in that genre don't open with bang. I just hope it isn't frowned upon.
In order for me to be able to submit my chapter I have to do two crits. Fair is fair. Now I have to do two more chapters before I can send my next chapter in. Tis okay.
Here's a little Daily Inspiration. I'm getting into Maine.
I think I'm ready for a trip back up there. We didn't go at all last year. This year will be different.
Good luck editing... not sure how well a slow beginning will be welcomed by the agents/publishers, but I'm sure your crit group will tell you what they think!
Location: Southwestern, New Hampshire, United States
I'm 44 year old mom of 3. I work as a customer service rep for a publishing company, and I write. I have five published novels and working on adding to that.
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Good luck editing... not sure how well a slow beginning will be welcomed by the agents/publishers, but I'm sure your crit group will tell you what they think!